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MackAveKurt

MackAveKurt

I'm in Marquette. It's cold here. And it snows a lot.

Web Site: Mack Avenue Tigers

Claimed Blog: Detroit Tigers blog

Games: 2007 NBA Playoffs Pick'em

BallHype Member since March 9, 2007

Exactly who is SS Audy Ciriaco?
Exactly who is SS Audy Ciriaco?
mackavenuetigers.com — By JayRC The Tigers added SS Audy Ciriaco to the 40-man roster Friday, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft held each December at the Winter Meetings. So that brings up the question: Exactly who is Audy Ciriaco? Ciriaco, 22, was signed by the Detroit Tigers as a non-drafted free agent on ... (more) Exactly who is SS Audy Ciriaco?
Tigers protect four minor leaguers, other bookkeeping updates
Tigers protect four minor leaguers, other bookkeeping updates
mackavenuetigers.com — I was busy most of the day, so by now you've heard from multiple sources who the Tigers are protecting from the Rule 5 draft: second baseman Scott Sizemore , outfielder Ryan Strieby , outfielder Brennan Boesch and shortstop Audy Ciriaco . The first two are obviously not a surprise. ... (more) Tigers protect four minor leaguers, other bookkeeping ...
What to do about the Rule 5 draft and 40 man roster
What to do about the Rule 5 draft and 40 man roster
mackavenuetigers.com — The Tigers have to set their 40-man roster by Friday. Why does this matter? Because a number of minor leaguers need to be protected from the Rule 5 draft, which is held during the Winter Meetings each year in December. This year, the Tigers have a number of players who other teams might want ... (more) What to do about the Rule 5 draft and 40 man roster
FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner
FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner
mackavenuetigers.com — While Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi brainstorm ways for the Tigers to save money in 2010, their colleague Dayn Perry is thinking up ways for them to spend some . He recommends the Tigers stay in the race for 2010 and add, rather than subtract. The first move? Shore up the late bullpen by ... (more) FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner
Justin Verlander third in A.L. Cy Young vote
Justin Verlander third in A.L. Cy Young vote
mackavenuetigers.com — People like to say the baseball writers struggle to get the winners right in these awards -- and in the past, they did -- but so far I have little to disagree with them over in the AL honors. Kinda. Kansas City's Zack Greinke was awarded for his stellar season with the American League Cy ... (more) Justin Verlander third in A.L. Cy Young vote
Bunt Singles: Talking trades with Seattle
Bunt Singles: Talking trades with Seattle
mackavenuetigers.com — The great "Raid the Tigers" talk continues around the league. FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi -- They need a nickname. JPenthal? Ken Paul? -- reported the Tigers and Seattle Mariners could be exchanging names . The Tigers are said to be asking for a package of ... (more) Bunt Singles: Talking trades with Seattle
Lyon looking for multi-year deal; Huff and Washburn won't be back
Lyon looking for multi-year deal; Huff and Washburn won't be back
mackavenuetigers.com — We learned a couple of things in recent days. The first was pretty obvious: The Tigers made it official they would not pursue contracts with free agent starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn or designated hitter Aubrey Huff . I don't think that surprises anyone at all. Those were not the players ... (more) Lyon looking for multi-year deal; Huff and Washburn ...
Rick Porcello finishes third in AL Rookie of the Year voting
Rick Porcello finishes third in AL Rookie of the Year voting
mackavenuetigers.com — Oakland's Andrew Bailey completely shut down opposition as closer for the A's, and was rewarded with the American League Rookie of the Year honors for it on Monday. Elvis Andrus played terrific defense for the Rangers and took home second place. And Detroit's own Rick Porcello , the starting ... (more) Rick Porcello finishes third in AL Rookie of the Year voting
Talk about trading Miguel Cabrera? I'd rather not
Talk about trading Miguel Cabrera? I'd rather not
mackavenuetigers.com — And if we must discuss it, we shouldn't continue along the lines of the unrealistic discussions that began on Sunday afternoon. First, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com came up with a suggested trade of Miguel Cabrera . Then MLive.com's Steve Kornacki got involved with a trade suggestion of his ... (more) Talk about trading Miguel Cabrera? I'd rather not
Cabrera, Verlander, Porcello earn 2009 DIBS awards
Cabrera, Verlander, Porcello earn 2009 DIBS awards
mackavenuetigers.com —       Established 2005   Tigers scribes announce 2009 season awards Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander unanimous winners Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera and starting pitcher Justin Verlander were voted the Tigers' top positional player and ... (more) Cabrera, Verlander, Porcello earn 2009 DIBS awards
Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Robbie Weinhardt
Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Robbie Weinhardt
mackavenuetigers.com — By Jay RC In an effort to reward less talked about minor leaguers, only players that did not get called up to the Tigers this season were eligible. The breakdown of the roster consists of one player per position, a designated hitter, five starting pitchers and five relievers. RHP Robbie ... (more) Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Robbie Weinhardt
What do all these trade rumors really mean?
What do all these trade rumors really mean?
mackavenuetigers.com — It was an interesting couple of days. First, FoxSports.com reported Edwin Jackson was being shopped by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski . The next day, the New York Post announced Curtis Granderson 's name was on the trade block. Later that day, Sports Illustrated reported Brandon Inge was ... (more) What do all these trade rumors really mean?
Now Curtis Granderson is on the trading post?
Now Curtis Granderson is on the trading post?
mackavenuetigers.com — Sean Casey may have been nicknamed "The Mayor," but in Michigan, Curtis Granderson could more aptly be called "The Governor." He is almost universally loved by the fan base. So if the goal of Dave Dombrowski was to scare the living bejeebus out of Tigers fans when he walked in the doors of ... (more) Now Curtis Granderson is on the trading post?
Tigers talking about trading Edwin Jackson?
Tigers talking about trading Edwin Jackson?
mackavenuetigers.com — An interesting article by Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal appeared at FoxSports.com on Tuesday. The thesis? The Tigers' financial woes are causing them to shop right-handed starter Edwin Jackson . The Tigers have made Jackson available on the trade market as part of an effort to ... (more) Tigers talking about trading Edwin Jackson?
Placido Polanco wins Gold Glove
Placido Polanco wins Gold Glove
mackavenuetigers.com — Although several Tigers were deserving of Gold Gloves this year, only Placido Polanco actually was recognized by the league's managers and coaches for his work with the glove. No, I'm not surprised. The award is always as much about reputation and being a hitter who can field as it is about ... (more) Placido Polanco wins Gold Glove
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